Category Archives: Pioneer Ministry

Cork, Cloyne and Ross represented at Pioneer Ministry Gathering

Nine people from Cork, Cloyne and Ross attended the Pioneer Ministry Gathering in Mullingar last Saturday.  Pioneer Ministry is a new initiative of the Church of Ireland which has been established to reach people who have little or no contact … Continue reading

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Week of Prayer for Pioneer Ministry currently under way

The West Cork Pioneer Hub has been working on our understanding of Pioneer Ministry, ‘Reaching those with little or no connection with church’ since last spring. This week six parishes from Kinsale to Schull are taking part in a week … Continue reading

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Pioneer Ministry takes off in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Tuesday, 27th June 2023, people from across the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross were introduced to the work of Pioneer Ministry at a meeting in St Luke’s Home, Cork. Pioneer Ministry encourages, supports and releases volunteer and paid … Continue reading

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New Pioneer Evangelist in Carrigrohane Union

Last Sunday, 4th June 2023, Sarah Louise Hockey was commissioned as a Pioneer Evangelist in Carrigrohane Union of Parishes by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton. Sarah Louise commented: I am very honoured and excited to … Continue reading

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West Cork Parish Marks One Year of Online Worship with Interview with Bishop Paul Colton

Fanlobbus Union of Parishes in West Cork – Dunmanway, Drimoleague, Drinagh and Coolkelure – will mark the anniversary of part of its online response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the closure of church buildings for public worship, on Sunday 21st … Continue reading

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